IAM ENGINEER

One of my clients is looking for a skilled IAM Engineer with strong SailPoint expertise to join a 12‑month freelance engagement, with a strong probability of extension as part of a long‑term (3‑year) programme. This role offers the chance to play a key part in the delivery and operation of large‑scale identity and access management solutions within a modern, international organisation.

• Deliver, support, and evolve IAM solutions built on SailPoint Identity
  
  IQ and/or SailPoint Identity Now (Identity Security Cloud).
• Configure and tailor IAM functionality covering identity lifecycle processes, access requests, certifications, role models, and access policies.
• Integrate SailPoint with enterprise systems, cloud services, directories, and HR platforms, ensuring reliable and secure identity provisioning.
• Build and maintain workflows, rules, connectors, and provisioning processes to enable efficient joiner, mover, and leaver automation.
• Design, improve, and maintain RBAC frameworks and entitlement structures in line with business needs and security controls.
• Investigate and resolve IAM‑related issues, conduct root cause analysis, and maintain platform performance and compliance.
• Work closely with security, infrastructure, application, and architecture teams to ensure IAM solutions align with organisational standards.
• Support continuous improvement through documentation, best practices, and process optimisation.

• Proven experience in an IAM Engineer role with hands‑on exposure to SailPoint Identity
  
  IQ and/or Identity Now.
• Strong knowledge of IAM fundamentals, including identity lifecycle management, access governance, RBAC, SoD, authentication, and authorisation.
• Experience integrating IAM platforms across hybrid environments, including on‑premise systems and cloud services (e.g. AD, Azure AD, LDAP, SaaS).
• Comfortable operating in large‑scale, complex enterprise environments with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate IAM concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• 12‑month freelance contract with a strong likelihood of extension on a long‑term programme.
• Involvement in global IAM initiatives leveraging modern identity and security technologies.
• Supportive, collaborative environment working alongside experienced engineering and security teams.
• Highly competitive daily rate, dependent on experience.

• Mid‑Senior level

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